Pest Identification Guide — Identify & Solve Common Household Pests
Common Household Pests: Quick Identification Guide
Use this visual guide to identify common pests in your home and learn the best chemical-free solutions for each one.
1. Bed Bugs
Size: 4-5mm (apple seed size) | Color: Reddish-brown | Active: Night
Signs: Small blood spots on sheets, itchy bites in clusters, musty odor near mattress seams.
Solution: Heat treatment + ultrasonic repeller for ongoing prevention. Read our full bed bug removal guide →
2. Mice & Rats
Size: Mouse 3-10cm / Rat 15-25cm | Color: Gray to brown | Active: Night
Signs: Droppings (rice-shaped for mice, capsule-shaped for rats), gnaw marks, scratching sounds in walls.
Solution: Seal entry points + ultrasonic deterrent. Take our 7-step rodent risk checklist →
3. Cockroaches
Size: 12-50mm | Color: Dark brown to black | Active: Night
Signs: Droppings (small dark specks), egg cases, musty smell, seen running when lights turn on.
Solution: Remove food/water sources + ultrasonic repeller in kitchen and bathroom areas.
4. Mosquitoes
Size: 3-6mm | Color: Gray with white stripes | Active: Dawn & dusk
Signs: Buzzing near ears, itchy welts, standing water nearby.
Solution: Eliminate standing water + ultrasonic deterrent for indoor protection.
5. Ants
Size: 1-5mm | Color: Black, brown, or red | Active: Day
Signs: Trails along walls/counters, small dirt mounds near foundation.
Solution: Seal cracks, clean food residue + ultrasonic repeller as barrier.
6. Spiders
Size: 2-20mm | Color: Varies | Active: Night
Signs: Webs in corners, egg sacs, occasional sightings.
Solution: Reduce clutter, seal gaps + ultrasonic repeller to deter prey insects.
Chemical-Free Protection for Every Pest
The PestGuard™ Ultrasonic Pest Repeller uses variable-frequency ultrasonic waves to deter all common household pests — no chemicals, no traps, safe for children and pets.
Sources: EPA - Bed Bugs | CDC - Rodents | WHO - Vector-Borne Diseases
📋 Ready to take action? Follow our complete 7-Step Home Pest Prevention Checklist to protect your home starting today.